War of the Arrows is a 2011 South Korean action-adventure film directed by Kim Han-min. Set during the Second Manchu invasion of Korea, the film follows the story of a skilled archer named Nam-yi, who embarks on a dangerous journey to rescue his sister from the clutches of invading forces and their leader, Jushinta.
The film is notable for its portrayal of traditional archery techniques and strategies used by Korean warriors during the 17th century. The lead actor, Park Hae-il, underwent extensive training to master the art of archery to make his performance as Nam-yi more convincing.
Along with Park Hae-il, the film stars Moon Chae-won as Nam-yi's sister Ja-in and Ryu Seung-ryong as Jushinta, the ruthless commander of the invading forces. The film received critical acclaim for its intense action sequences, visually stunning cinematography, and well-executed plot.
War of the Arrows was a commercial success, grossing over $57 million at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing Korean film of 2011. It also received several awards and nominations, including Best Action Film at the 6th Asian Film Awards and Best Director at the 48th Grand Bell Awards.